Synonyms for band aids


Grammar : Noun
Spell : band-eyd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbændˌeɪd

Top 10 synonyms for band aids Other synonyms for the word band aids

Définition of band aids

Origin :
  • trademark registered 1924 by Johnson & Johnson for a stick-on gauze pad or strip. See band (n.1) + aid (n.). The British equivalent was Elastoplast. Figurative sense of "temporary or makeshift solution to a problem, pallative" (often lower case, sometimes bandaid) is first recorded 1968; as an adjective, from 1970.
  • As in patch : noun piece applied to cover a gap or lack
  • As in solution : noun answer, resolution
  • As in stopgap : noun temporary help
  • As in adhesive tape : noun sticky tape
  • As in lick and a promise : noun perfunctory task
  • As in drop in the bucket : noun small amount
  • As in expediency/expedience : noun resource
  • As in answer : noun reply; reaction

Antonyms for band aids

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